Nikon D7000 is out !

[Shokinen]

Why Nikon, why !? I don't have the budget but I still want you.... hehehe

Nikon D7000 announced and previewed: Digital Photography Review

[SuperDan]

Luckily, I've been saving for the D90 and then a few months back when they started the rumor mill up, I pushed towards this...
Yes, I am happy to say that I will be buying this once hits stores...

Very true, why nikon, why tempt us soo much?
but, I am so excited!

[OsmosisStudios]

I;m more worried about pricing on the SB-700. The 600 is already a bit high on the price side for its output, so I cant see how this will be considerably more.

[kirbinster]

I want the D7000 !!! Do I sell my D90 or D300?

[Shokinen]

Yeah I haven't seen that one comming. Did the SB-600 really needed a refresh ? For what I do it's perfect for me. I guess they are using the opportunity to make the numbers (D7000 and SB-700) look good together.

The D7000 will be an awsome camera but I cannot complain with my actual kit. It's only a hobby afterall. Next thing on the list is the 10-24 (lucky you OS hehehe) or the 85 macro. Haven't decided yet but I have a lot of time... unexpected move recently and I have to get back on my feet financialy first.

Krib, sell both !!! hahaha

[Almond.Butterscotch]

Originally Posted by kirbinster

Do I sell my D90 or D300?

That depends. How many clicks do you have on the 300 and how much are you looking to get for it?

[scootermcq]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

I;m more worried about pricing on the SB-700. The 600 is already a bit high on the price side for its output, so I cant see how this will be considerably more.

The specs make it a downgraded sb900 with commander mode etc....

Major features:

* The new, improved LCD panel interface and an intuitive layout of switches make it quick and easy to set the features.
* With a maximum guide number of 38 (for an FX camera, at the standard illumination setting at ISO 100 at 120mm) the flash is powerful and versatile to suit most lighting conditions.
* The multi-step power zoom automatically responds to the current focal length of the lens attached to the camera and covers angles of view, ranging from 24mm to 120mm.
* Three illumination patterns can quickly be selected to match each shooting situation, making it the ideal flash for a range of scenarios. The Centre-weighted pattern offers more power and higher guide number which highlights the subject from its surroundings. The Even setting works well for indoor group shots or a flat surface whilst the Standard setting has a slight emphasis on the centre.
* The high-speed recycling time is only approximately 2.5 seconds with NiMH batteries and alkaline batteries and approximately 3.5 seconds with lithium batteries.
* The quick wireless control mode allows the user to change the light ratios of A and B group Speedlight units and can also act as a remote unit in the Nikon Creative Lighting System.
* The SB-700 automatically detects flash head heat and delays the recycling time if the temperature of the flash head rises, protecting the flash from heat damage.
* The firmware of the flash can easily be updated through Nikon DSLR cameras.
* The SB-700 comes with fluorescent and incandescent hard, plastic-type colour filters, which are more durable, heat-resistant and easier to use than the conventional film-type filters. The flash automatically detects these two hard-type colour filters and instructs the camera to set the optimum colour temperature. The optional colour filter set SJ-4 is also available.

[inkista]

I'm cracking up a little at how Canon and Nikon did a flip-flop.

Canon decided to downgrade their lower-mid-tier and lower the price to make a $1000 mid-range plastic body (60D), while Nikon decided to upgrade their lower-mid-tier and increase the price to make a $1500 magnesium alloy body (D7000).... Canon, in essence, made a D90, and Nikon made a 50D. Never saw that one coming...

Yeah, the SB-700 is odd. It's a nice upgrade to the SB-600, but I'm with the Strobist: if they were going to add that many of the SB-900 features and up the price, the least they could've done is add a sync port, too.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by inkista

Yeah, the SB-700 is odd. It's a nice upgrade to the SB-600, but I'm with the Strobist: if they were going to add that many of the SB-900 features and up the price, the least they could've done is add a sync port, too.

I'd have been happier with an SB-600 with the SB-900 interface. That's it. That's all I wanted - strictly speaking the 600 was already plenty. But now they've gone and added the commander function, which means we're going to see a LOT more people asking about how it works, and mucking around with it.

The truly unfortunate side effect is that the SB-700 is more expensive, and that's the real tragedy. I never liked the Canon pricing (the 430EXII is, in my opinion, way overpriced), so seeing it with my Nikon badges breaks my heart a bit.

I'm now looking to see if I can get some "old" SB-600s on the cheap. A pair will do

[sk66]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

I'm now looking to see if I can get some "old" SB-600s on the cheap. A pair will do

2 SB600's and one SB800..done.

ok,... and 2 SBR 200's and a SU800 that are part of a macro light kit (R1C1) purchased much later. AND an Ebay purchased Studio Strobe (unused since purchase). But I've never needed more than the SB600/800 combo....and I only bought the 800 when I went to a D3 and lost commander mode.